He dedicated his life to a love of horses, having started training and driving race horses at the age of 16. For 35 years, he worked as a driver-trainer at Raceway Park. He was an active member of OHHA and USTA and an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He enjoyed gambling, especially playing cards and betting on horses. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, his greatest pleasure was spending time with family.